Senior Mechanical Designer

4SBE Personeel; Lhee; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Insurance discounts

Travel allowances

Flexible work conditions

Beautiful office

Job summary

NOVA seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the opto-mechanical design of the Visible Spectrograph sub-system for MOSAIC on the ELT. You will produce detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, drive design choices, and coordinate with international partners to meet performance and manufacturability goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, precise GD&T, NX CAD, ANSYS/FEA, and hands-on collaboration across engineers, QA, and project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in opto-mechanical design/space engineering.
• 5+ years leading precision opto-mechanical instruments in international context.
• 3D CAD with NX and FEA with ANSYS experience.

Responsibilities

• Technically leading the opto-mechanical design of sub-systems and mechanisms including having a design philosophy and making design choices
• Constructing detailed designs of opto-mechanical systems and its components
• Coordinating with external partners and suppliers on design activities
• Contributing to documentation for design and analysis reports
• Providing 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing and as-built drawings and contributing to manufacturability assessments for parts and assemblies

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

In this position you will lead the mechanical design of the Visible Spectrograph of MOSAIC. MOSAIC is the multi-object spectrograph instrument for the ELT that is being developed by a consortium of international partners led by CNRS-INSU in France. Your first objective is to successfully complete the current preliminary design phase by making detailed models and drawings of all the mechanical components of the Visible Spectrograph subsystem. After approval all parts will be manufactured, integrated and verified together with the project team. The second objective is to successfully pass the performance verification tests and deliver a complete documentation package, including Non Compliance Reports and as-built drawings.

Besides working on MOSAIC you can also contribute to other NOVA projects, including projects that focus on cryogenic opto-mechanical subsystems and on introducing new manufacturing technologies. In these projects you collaborate with our system engineers, optical and mechanical designers, PA/QA, and project managers, and you also play a key role in enhancing our design and production processes and in knowledge transfer.

Your main tasks include:

• Your duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Technically leading the opto-mechanical design of sub-systems and mechanisms including having a design philosophy and making design choices

• Constructing detailed designs of opto-mechanical systems and its components

• Coordinating with external partners and suppliers on design activities

• Contributing to documentation for design and analysis reports

• Providing 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing and as-built drawings and contributing to manufacturability assessments for parts and assemblies

We’re looking for someone with:

• A bachelor or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

• At least 10 years relevant experience in opto-mechanical design and engineering or related space/precision engineering

• At least 5 years of experience in leading the opto-mechanical design of precision opto-mechanical instruments in an international context

• Experienced in 3D CAD design using Siemens NX and FEA using ANSYS

• Experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Affinity with Manufacturing Technologies and Manufacturing Engineering

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills in both Dutch and English

• Experience with infrared instruments and cryogenics is a plus

• Competences and skills we value:

• Team spirit with strong communication skills

• Accurate and results-driven mindset

-Innovative thinking and a hands-on approach

Here’s what we offer:

• An initial contract for two years (32-40 hours per week), with the potential to become indefinite depending on good performance and sufficient funding.

• A gross monthly salary, on a full-time basis, in the range of € 4.885,- to € 6.722,- depending on relevant experience.

• Opportunities and encouragement to grow and develop yourself and your career.

• A pleasant and stimulating work environment in a beautiful office in the heart of one of Drenthe's National Parks.

• A comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, insurance discounts, travel allowances, and flexible work conditions